Cost Manager (Atlanta, GA)
The Planet Group · theplanetgroup.com
AtlantaSenior5+ yrsContract
The job in short
Project cost control and forecasting for capital projects.
ExcelCompliance
Details
- Found
- 10 d ago · posted 2026-09-23
- Location as listed
- Atlanta, Georgia, US
- Role
- Finance (other)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Pay Rate: $60-67/hour
We are seeking a Senior Cost Controls Specialist/Cost Manager to join our team in Atlanta, GA.
Your role
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Track and analyze project costs, including approved budgets, commitments, actual expenditures, accruals, and forecasts.
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Prepare and manage monthly accruals, ensuring costs are accurately recorded and forecasted in coordination with project teams and vendors.
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Prepare monthly forecasts and variance explanations, highlighting key cost drivers, trends, risks, and corrective actions.
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Coordinate monthly forecasting reviews with project managers and discipline leads to validate remaining work, commitments, and forecast assumptions.
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Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders; monitor commitments and validate contractor and vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
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Facilitate the evaluation and processing of change orders and funding requests.
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Support capital project closeout activities, including final cost reporting, reconciliation of commitments, and placement of assets into service.
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Assist with the annual capital budgeting process.
About you
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Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of experience project controls/cost management.
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Experience in Energy sector projects preferred.
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Intermediate - advanced proficiency in Excel.
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Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
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